Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.
FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.
FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.ย
The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.ย
Specifically, FAO Country Offices: i) advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAOโs mandate; ii) provide technical assistance and deliver core services; iii) assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation; iv) position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation; andย
v) ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management. ย
The position is home-based with the possibility of travel to DPR Korea
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, the direct supervision of the Deputy FAO Representative, technical guidance of Lead Technical Officer (LTO), in close coordination with the FAO DPRK team, the international consultant will perform the tasks described below.
Technical Focusย
Provide technical expertise on the production and uses of slow-release fertilizer and capacity development support for the technicians and the farmers under the FAO project TCP/DRK/4001.
Tasks and responsibilities
โข ย ย Review global best practices of slow-release fertilizer (SRF) and its uses
โข ย ย Review the report of the national consultant and prepare outline of training manual on SRF
โข ย ย Prepare training materials on SRF production technology and uses in the crop fields
โข ย ย Guide to design the production process of new coating liquid
โข ย ย Guide to design SRF production method
โข ย ย Prepare Characterization of SRFย
โข ย ย Prepare a final report and the end of assignment reportย
โข ย ย Any other activities, as necessary
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
โข ย ย University degree in agriculture, soil science or other related fieldsย
โข ย ย Minimum five years of practical experience in fertilizer production/management ย
โข ย ย Working knowledge of Englishย
FAO Core Competencies
โข ย ย Results Focus
โข ย ย Teamwork
โข ย ย Communication
โข ย ย Building Effective Relationships
โข ย ย Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skillsย
โข ย ย Familiarity with soil and fertilizer management
โข ย ย Capacity to provide advice on the production and uses of slow-release fertilizers
โข ย ย Capacity to prepare training materials and guidelines on fertilizer managementย
โข ย ย Ability to write reports
โข ย ย Ability to communicate effectively and act as a trainer
โข ย ย Computer literacy with spreadsheets, databases and electronic programmes
โข ย ย Excellent communication (both written and oral) and presentation and reporting skills